Aptos/Contour Threads
This procedure is a new and minimally invasive procedure, which brings an instant soft tissue life of the face and neck area.. This procedure of face and neck lifting, uses threads, to re-suspend the loose and lax soft tissue of the face due to ageing. This procedure is a new innovative product which can provide the benefits of surgical facelift with less risk. It also creates a support to the facial and soft tissue without having to undergo a traditional facelift. These threads are considered to be the safest, and with this procedure,the threads can be left inside the skin indefinitely. These threads are made of polypropylene. This entire process can be done at out out-patient clinic under local anaesthesia There could be minor side effects, such as bruising and swelling which may occur.
Am I a Candidate?
With age the affects of our face looses gravity. The supporting tissue of the cheek wakens, and the facial fat is also lost, the jawline which is used to be firm and tight forms jowls, and the edges of the mouth which drift down towards the chin, and the lower face and neck sags. Those who experience mild to moderate sagging of facial tissues this happens with people usually in their mid thirties
Before Surgery - Discuss all your expectations with your cosmetic surgeon, while a tread lift can deliver great results,however you may need a more invasive face lift procedure to achieve the desired results.
Recovery – After the surgery you may experience some light bruising, and swelling, which usually settles in a few days. The recovery is generally quick , however you would need to be careful for at least a week or two.
Benefits – During a thread lift procedure, there are different types of suture threads, to help lift and tighten the skin, this process helps to raise the outer brow area ,and also reduce jowling along the jawline , and help reduce sagging in the checks, naso-labial(nose to mouth)folds and the lower eye areas.
Risks and Complications - There are a few side effects, with thread lift procedure, as the treatment is not as invasive as other lifting procedures, the area of the face will be a little sore with some swelling and bruising or puffiness for a few days.
During a Thread Lift Procedure What Happens?
First you will need to consult with your surgeon, and see if you are a suitable candidate. It also important for you to check previous of patients, and their pictures, to have a clear vision of how experienced your surgeon is, so that you feel confident.
The surgeon will go through your medical history and give you a consent form to sign, to make sure that you have fully understood the possible risks and complications of the procedure. After the examination, the surgeon would discuss with you what type of thread lift procedure would be good for you.
This procedure is done to lift and support:
- Asymmetric eyebrows
- Sagging eyebrows
- Nasolabial folds
- Sagging cheeks
- The mid and lower face and neck
This thread-lift procedure is normally done by local anaesthesia, or a light sedation depending upon the extent of the thread-lift surgery, and your personal preference . The operation would take about 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the number of threads to be used.
These threads are inserted, via a very small incision behind the hairline, so that there are no visible scars The surgeon after making an incision, uses a thick,hollow needle to insert the thread under the facial skin, starting near the cheekbone, the other end of the thread is then tied to deeper internal facial structures. The thread is then gently tugged and pulled upwards, tightening the loose skin and also the underlying tissues. The barbs, on the thread lock into place upon insertion,and the ends are then sutured beneath the skin surface.
The threads are invisible, and hide under the skin to provide structure and support. The body then generates its own collagen to maintain the lifting effect.
The effect can be seen immediately, after the thread-lift procedure.